Summer Shames
New York
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with proven expertise in creating educational and engaging environments for children at Ramapo Day Camp. Excelled in behavior management and child safety, fostering strong relationships with families through reliability and active listening. Achieved commendable flexibility in scheduling, ensuring a nurturing setting that promotes child development and well-being.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Reina
01.2021 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
Camp Counselor
Ramapo Day Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Enhanced camper experience by organizing and leading engaging activities tailored to various age groups.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create memorable events that promoted teamwork and strengthened bonds among campers.
- Led conflict resolution efforts among campers, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to personal development.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
- Promoted camper growth through individualized attention, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.
- Maximized camper enjoyment by adapting programs to accommodate diverse interests and abilities.
- Supported campers in realizing their full potential through guidance and encouragement in skill development sessions.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
- Established lasting connections with campers'' families through consistent communication regarding progress and achievements during their time at camp.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
- Encouraged team building to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
- Kept accurate records of each camper''s medical information, dietary restrictions, and emergency contacts as part of maintaining a safe environment for all participants.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
Education
High School Diploma -
West End Secondary School
New York, NY06-2024
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Following directions
- Dependability
- Reliability and punctuality
- Flexible scheduling
- Maintaining safe environment
- Child supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Toddler care experience
- Adaptability and resilience
- Active listening
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Ramapo Day Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024
Babysitter
Reina
01.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
West End Secondary School
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